Marianne Blackburn

Hello! I am a senior graphic designer with over 30 years of experience and proven talent with deep design expertise in brand systems and corporate identity, marketing design, corporate communications design, presentation design, corporate social responsibility reports, annual reports, and all manner of collateral.

STRENGTHS
Long-form design is my forte — developing and sustaining a concept and storytelling from cover to cover, from logo to brand system — expertly translating and applying the look and theme across every aspect of its presentation in its respective promotional system, from print to web to social media and in the real world.

I deliver:

• concept generation/ideation
• strong typographic and color sensibilities
• cohesive and captivating storytelling
• a love of presenting data of all kinds in a smart and beautiful way
• extensive press experience: proper specification, proof management, and squeezing every last drop of beauty on press.

DESIGN EXPERTISE

• Annual Reports, Corporate Social Responsibility Reports
• Book Design
• Brand Development and Support Collateral
• Corporate Communications Materials
• Identity Design
• Information Design
• Long-form Reports and Document Design (e.g., case studies, white papers, etc.)
• Magazine/Publication Design
• Marketing Campaign Materials
• Presentation Design
• Print Design
• Social Media/Digital Graphic Support
• Tradeshow Design and Collateral Support

I am your candidate for design engagements that require smart, captivating storytelling, strong typographic sensibilities, and cohesive visual excellence that translates consistently across systems large and small. I bring passion and versatility to projects of all kinds and relish the challenge of creating pieces that don’t just inform, but excite and invite the audience to understand and enjoy the whole story. I am driven to present your message in its best light. Every detail is considered. From concept to design to execution — you have my attention and dedication from start to finish.

Please visit my portfolio at:
Cargocollective.com/marianneblackburn